March 02, 2010

GBBC results

So I'm a little slow getting my results posted but I'm super excited proud that I participated for the first time ever in the Great Backyard Bird Count! I counted all four days (Feb 12 - 15th) but I'm much too lazy to type lists for each day so I'm just going to lump them all into one. I basically saw the same birds each day, give or take a few, nothing exciting or out of the ordinary from what we normally see in our yard. Drats on that!

As you can see, the photos are all from previous years, I didn't take any new photos during the count. I have to admit it was easy to do and super easy to submit the results. Definitely something I could/would do again.

It's also been fun reading everyone else's lists too ~ so interesting the differences across the country. Now that it's March, there will be a few new birds passing thru our yard as they begin migrating. I'm expecting any day to see this one:

the white crowned sparrow. I haven't yet, but I did see he was listed in my area already (when I read the results from my zip code.)

Kylee, from Our Little Acre Blog has compiled a list of bloggers who participated if you would like to check it out. Thanks for re-visiting the count with me, I know many of you posted in a much timelier manner. One thing at a time! Maybe next year I can manage to count and post simultaneously....

You did good. You can borrow my saying - I'm a little late but I get there eventually. LOL
I can't participate because we still have very few birds. Juncos, Robins, Stellars Jays is about it. Not very interesting with so few.
Your pictures are great as always!

I especially like the first picture. That's gorgeous, although all are beautiful. The second would also make a wonderful print or card. Very occasionally we see White-Crowned Sparrows here, although usually we see White-Throated. It looks like you're standing right over him. :)

Kathleen girl no matter when those pictures were taken they are amazing !!
I'm not a huge bird watcher but Goldfinches do make us happy here .. who couldn't love those bright little creatures ?
Hey .. I am so curious to see how our passionflower vines are going to feel about Spring ? Fingers crossed !!
Joy
PS .. Your header picture is gorgeous girl !

Haven't seen any spring migrators yet. I need to start feeding millet again to attract some of the sparrows. Last year I had many types of sparrows including my favorites the song sparrows and the fox sparrows.
Marnie

You had a good variety of birds. So many people saw Goldfinches this year, it seems like they spend the winter in colder and snowier places. When I do see them it's always in the summer.
I hope the Robin was there as a sign Spring is on it's way there.